I'm trying to update the webOrbiter to a new style, I have HA designer but I don't think this is what I need as I'm not creating any objects just replacing the images, and all the links that are on wiki to show you how to use the HA Designer are broken.

I have gone through the weborbiter.php but I can't seem to find where is building the tables etc.

My new look is something like this http://www.piknclik.org/orbiter/ that I built in php, in order for me to have it as an orbiter skin I have modify some css styles and replace those images from the basic skin.

So if any one can tell me where I find the correct php file that builds this skin or correct template /css files would be great.

And also if I created a new folder for my skin, How do I add it, to the database so that I appears on drop down in the orbiter templates.

The original weborbiter uses the same layout engine as the Orbiter. So you have to utilize HADesigner if you want to manipulate it. If all you want are new images (with the same size and position as the original ones), you should be able to do it without HADesigner. There is thread in the forum about how to do this done by Thom. RayBe is using the instructions to create his own skins. You might want to utilize the search function a bit.

well, I was able at one point to get the ipads up and running but for some reason they're not working, my ssh to the core is not working and I'm getting a lil frustrated. I'm not sure why I've had so many issue but I'm thinking of just starting over from scratch...this install was to get it working so I can get the jist of LMCE but maybe I've caused my own issues...so, maybe a clean install is the best action here.

2 nics...one internal and one external. on .80.1 and .1.xxxverizon router>external nic>internal nic>8 port switch>access point for wifi orbiters

I had the ipad orbiters working at one point but may have screwed up the config or something so they say they're trying to load from core. the Qorbiters have never worked but I think that's because I can't ssh into the core to aptget the skins. I don't mind reloading everything because honestly this was more of a "how do I get this stuff to work" than an actually running in my live environment...guess I shoul've used Virtual Machine but that may have confused me more...anyway, I do appreciate you guys helping me out...I'm not that "thick" as Thom says, I do have a little IT knowledge. I'm looking forward to getting all my issues resolved and showing off my smarthome. Guess we'll have to wait a little longer.

Update:I did a reinstall and now my Hybrid's video won't start, I went through the MD setup but vga is black. anyway, I could finally ssh into the box but when I try to load the skins as directed in the wiki...I get access denied permissions error when trying to make a folder on the core. Qorbiter doesn't work. Web orb doesn't work for me either, I get to the login and choose which orbiter but it just is a broken link looking page with HOME BACK REFRESH EXIT LOGOUT.

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong?

on a better note, I got an MD setup although I'm having a problem changing channel on the Fios STB with the USBUIRT.

I have yet to setup the GC-100

1 Synology NAS and 1 Buffalo Terrastaion are fully operational. thumbing through movies to watch is a pain but atleast I can view and play them.

I have a couple of Foscam IP cams that are waiting to be setup as well.

OK...so, I did a reinstall and it was finicky...I was using an amd mobo and after the Sara wizard setup I'd get a black screen....I could ssh into the box at that time but was getting a black screen...so I tried another reinstall and when I shut it off to turn back on, I got nothing...no post/bios startup screen...nothing...so, I left it for a couple of hours and then all of a sudden my network was back up...Strange?....so with all that going on I setup a seperate network and used an intel core duo box I had and now everything works. I can ssh into the box but I was unable to create the folders...now I know to Sudo, thanks for that. so far so good. I have been able to setup the ipads via weborbiter but haven't tried the qorbiters yet. So far I've been poking around trying to understand what i'm doing when trying to setup a room (MD, Fios Cable box, Blu-ray DVD player, and Plasma tv) all via USB-UIRT.

I've made major strides in getting this up and running and would like to thank everyone who has contributed to my small successes.

I look forward to the day when I can sit back and control the whole house with my orbiters.

Once I get the AV part setup, I'm going to start the security phase (IP Cameras and Security systems)...Does anyone have a recommendation on Security panels, I'd like to use Z-wave.